Socius
/ˈso.ki.us/noun
A Latin noun meaning an ally, companion, or associate.
Did you know?Latin socius is the source of English social, society, and associate, all built on the ancient idea of being bound together in companionship or alliance.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sekw-
“to follow; to accompany”
Proto-Italic
PI
*sokyos
“companion; ally”
Old Latin
Latin
socius
“companion, ally, partner”
Classical Latin
Latin
socius
“ally, associate, companion”
Middle English
English
sociable / society / associate
“words borrowed through French and Latin with senses of companionship and fellowship”
Modern English
English
social / society / associate
“relating to people living together or interacting in groups”